Headhunters Odgers Berndtson open Dublin office for Brexit

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LONDON (Reuters) - International executive search firm Odgers
Berndtson is opening an office in Dublin as companies set up
businesses or add staff in the Irish capital following Britain's
decision to leave the European Union.

A number of firms have said they plan to expand or open
subsidiaries in Dublin if Britain does not retain access to the
single market, including insurer XL and asset manager Legg Mason
, though the city is competing with other centers for such
business, including Frankfurt and Luxembourg.

“The growth of our business depends on being able to provide a
high level of support to major global clients as they address
some very significant challenges posed by Brexit,” said Odgers
Berndtson's chief executive, Kester Scrope.

Use of the English language and high levels of education were
among the attractions of Ireland and the Irish workforce, Charlie
Thompson, a partner in the financial services practice at Odgers
Berndtson, told Reuters.

Odgers Berndtson has 56 offices in 28 countries following the
Dublin opening.